Pre-Engineering

This program is administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy .

Required

For all pre-engineering programs except pre-chemical engineering, you should take the following science and mathematics courses in your freshman and sophomore years:

MATH 225 - Calculus I Credits: 5
MATH 226 - Calculus II Credits: 5
MATH 230 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: 4
MATH 227 - Calculus III Credits: 4
PHYS 240 - University Physics I Credits: 5
PHYS 250 - University Physics II Credits: 5
PHYS 300 - Modern Physics Credits: 3

Also recommended

CHEM 105 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5
CHEM 106 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5
or
CHEM 117 - General Chemistry Principles Credits: 5

Note

Specific engineering curricula and universities have individual requirements. See a physics adviser for additional information and suggested electives. For chemical engineering and/or ABET accredited engineering, see Paper Science and Chemical Engineering earlier in this catalog.